Brooklyn’s Giant GTA 6 Mural Tagged by a Graffiti Artist Two Weeks Before Launch
Short answer: The hand-painted GTA 6 mural of Jason and Lucia in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, was tagged by a graffiti artist using the name “jelous”, less than a month after it was finished. Fans criticised the tag online. Rockstar has not commented.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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What happened to the GTA 6 mural?
Reported A graffiti artist sprayed the tag “jelous” across the bottom of Brooklyn’s first GTA 6 mural and shared it on Instagram. After a wave of angry comments, the artist turned comments off. One graffiti artist told Kotaku it was “pretty disrespectful” to the painters.
Is this real? Yes, reported by major outlets
Who said it: The tagger’s own Instagram post, plus fan photos. Sources: TheGamer, Kotaku, Notebookcheck. Our view: The tag is real and was posted by the artist. There is no word yet on a clean-up. Checked: 5 Nov 2026.
About the mural
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where | Corner of Wythe Avenue and North 11th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn |
| Art | Hand-painted version of the launch trailer art with Jason and Lucia |
| Painted | Early October 2026, in about a week |
| Planned to stay | About one month (temporary ad) |
Will it be fixed?
Unconfirmed Rockstar and Take-Two have not said anything. Painted ads like this are often touched up by the sign company. Other GTA 6 murals are up in Miami, Melbourne and Paris. See GTA 6 promotions around the world.
Sources
- TheGamer: Brooklyn GTA 6 mural vandalised
- Kotaku: GTA 6 mural tagged overnight
- Notebookcheck: GTA 6 New York mural details
Labels: Official = Rockstar or the company itself, Reported = previews or press, Unconfirmed = not stated by Rockstar.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the GTA 6 mural in Brooklyn?
At Wythe Avenue and North 11th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Who tagged the GTA 6 mural?
A graffiti artist using the tag “jelous”, who posted it on Instagram.
Did Rockstar respond?
Not yet.
When does GTA 6 come out?
19 November 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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